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Victim dragged to car in abduction effort, police said

From Prince William police: 

Abduction – On August 15 at 3:30PM, officers responded to the 12700 block of Marblestone Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a 911 call for service.

Several callers reported seeing a woman attempting to run away from a vehicle but eventually being dragged back to the vehicle by an unknown man. When officers arrived, they made contact with the accused and detained him without incident.

The investigation revealed that the victim, an 18-year-old woman of Woodbridge, and the accused, an acquaintance, were involved in a verbal alteration while driving in the above area. During the encounter, the victim stopped the vehicle and got out then attempted to walk away from the accused. The accused then grabbed the victim and dragged her back to the vehicle. The victim attempted several more times to run away from the accused but was dragged back to the vehicle each time before officers arrived and made contact with the parties.

Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.

Arrested on August 15:

Terrance Anthony BROWN Jr., 20, of 16615 Telescope Ln in Dumfries

Charged with abduction and assault & battery

Court Date: September 14, 2016 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

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